While the story we link to is all business, I would like to comment that despite heavy drinking, our engineers have made sure (see photo)that "whiskey dick" is not a problem for the Space Shuttle. Still, I would recommend dropping acid for an "out of this world" experience. God Speed Endeavor. CLICK THE PRETTY BUTTON.
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Man, NASA is having some PR problems lately. First, Astronaut on Astronaut stalker violence. Then sabotage of engine parts by employees. Now 'heavy' drinking by the astronauts?
Wow!!!
Yes, and those facts only make the privatization of space flight a more desirable thing. I'm not saying that those very things couldn't occur in a privatized environment; but NASA's a government institution, after a certain amount of time; it's very difficult to fire someone.
Another point is that their isn't a lot of astronauts, rocket scientists, etc. They need every experienced person they can get. Still it's a frightening thing; who can we put our trust in for such an important field of research, development, production, and maintenance?
If they're not driving the bus, I don't see where it's a big deal. If they're impaired getting out in an emergecy, we'll never know will we?
Even if a drunk is driving the bus, I would worry more about landing than taking off.
That being said, I've been on a military flight while hung over, and that punishment was more than anything the CO could have done.
I don't want to give away too much, but I'd like to say, "Thanks for all the sacrifice, and amazing things folks in the U.S. Armed Forces do: And I say the same for all those people from other countries who are helping the world fight against Terrorism!
TJPontz, I agree, Landing must be a bitch! Funny, the Orion Project that will get us back to the Moon & Mars have done away with the Shuttle to go back in favor of the capsule! It looks similar on the outside, but there is WAY more cool stuff on the inside!!!
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